Daniel Laurent

Stage 27 1 Rundel Park, Dorchester, MA, United States

Daniel Laurent, also known as DL, Is an independent Hip Hop artist who combines the greats that inspired him into an original brew of Hip Hop Soul. Fiercely rooted in […]

Three At Home

Stage 25 7 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Our sound is a cocktail of harmony-driven rock infused with soulful energy and emotion. Take the honest lyrics of Brandi Carlile, the tight harmonies of Fleetwood Mac, the passion and […]

Nicolás Emden

Stage 23 80 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Nicolás Emden is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter, originally from Chilean Patagonia. His music navigates the waters of pop, rock, and Latin American folk. Nicolás was a former member […]

Willie J. Laws Band

Stage 13 8 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

The Willie J Laws Band is one of the most notable Blues acts with a modern funky style that’s uniquely its own. The band’s sound includes deep Texas roots music, […]

Robert Thackery

Stage 6 30 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Robert Thackery is a Boston-based busker/musician who can often be spotted at Faneuil Hall or at the Sam Adams Brewery on Sundays. Robert performed at Dorchfest in 2022 as The […]

Richie Parsons

Stage 18 4 Westmoreland Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Richie Parsons, veteran lead singer of Unnatural Axe, Future Dads, Band 19, The Gremies (famous for the picture sleeve for "No Surfin' In Dorchester Bay") is returning from 2022.

Paul Willis

Stage 17 235 Minot Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Returning home to Boston after a decade in Sacramento, CA, Paul Willis is the new Managing Director of BAMS Fest. Willis’ career highlights as a creative professional with ties to […]

Slapback

Stage 21 35 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Slapback is a rock band with a funk edge, a splash of blues and a dash of jazz. They are seasoned musicians who love to write, play and record music. […]

Sidy Maiga

Stage 28 116 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Sidy’s expertise in traditional Malian and West African music was just the beginning of his professional musical journey. He employs global rhythms that are as expressive as they are joyful. […]

Ivydale

Stage 12 6 Rundel Park, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Ivydale is a new low fi indie rock band from the people who brought you School Night!, Plastic Hearts and Absolutely, I do. Their latest album Big Fun can be […]

Hakim Hakim

Stage 5 77 Bushnell Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Hakim Hakim (formerly k/a Keem LeAmour) is an RnB artist from the neighborhood of Roxbury in Boston, MA. With a smooth and authentic tone of voice, he brings the warmth […]

Codeswitch

Stage 26 1 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Codeswitch is a Boston-based, open format DJ. He's back in action from 2022.

Racky Thomas

Stage 19 82 Elmer Road, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

The Racky Thomas Band is deeply rooted in the traditional sounds of the blues in all its different dimensions. Stylings range from traditional Chicago blues, acoustic country blues, gospel. Returning from […]

Los Gallos Locos

Stage 1 64 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Los Gallos Locos Latin Roots Band! Returning from 2022.

Stiletto Torpedo

Stage 11 33 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Stiletto Torpedo makes music for your brain to be challenged and your body to be attuned. Returning from 2022.

Side Street The Band

Stage 9 79 Van Winkle Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

SideStreet is an indie Americana/folk trio based in suburban Boston. We're noted for original compositions and tight vocal harmonies as well as innovative cover song interpretations. The SideStreet sound is […]

Woundikin

Stage 3 20 Carruth Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Landing somewhere between the soft mournfulness of Ray LaMontagne and the stark beauty of The Tallest Man on Earth, Boston based singer-songwriter Woundikin delivers his songs in a voice that […]

The Ray Liriano Experience

Stage 2 30 Beaumont Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Singer/songwriter Ray Liriano was born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Ray Liriano Experience offers a fresh twist on latin rock and reveals upbeat melodies that transcend language. […]

Jukebox-45

Stage 22 6 Fairfax Street, Dorchester Center, MA, United States

Good Time Music, singing fun and familiar tunes from the 50s, 60s and 70s. From Buddy Holly to Jimmy Buffet and everything in between. Returning from 2022 (with Juke-Box 45).